Showing posts with label fun. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fun. Show all posts

Magazine Paper Photo Frame

On: Saturday, February 27, 2010

We'v seen already two cool things you can do my simply grabbing colorful magazine paper and doing some fun with it: magazine bowl and magazine paper hotpad.

Here's one more brilliant idea: a magazine paper photo frame. One more reason to never throw your old magazines away:

Magazine Paper Photo Frame

Pop Tabs Jewelry

On: Wednesday, February 10, 2010

While we've seen quite a few DIY gadgets made of pop tabs (surprisingly by the way): like pop tabs belt and pop tabs lamp and pop tabs handbag, most of them required some effort and well, skill. This one is for those who don't have either time or the skill: Pop Tabs Jewelry.

I guess with some creativity you'll be able to create something even cuter:

Pop Tabs Jewelry

Readers' Inspiration: Yogurt Container Cookie Cutter

On: Tuesday, February 9, 2010


Our very awesome reader D'angelo has another DIY gadget to pimp your creativity: a heart-shaped cookie-cutter made of a used yogurt container. This can be an awesome gift for your beloved on for Valentine's Day: first, it is hand-made (and so much valuable and appreciated) and secondly, this is practical: "I give you the cutter, you make me the cookie" :)

Coca-Cola Cap Bracelet

On: Saturday, February 6, 2010

Do you like Coca-Cola? Or maybe any other soft drink with pretty caps? Then don't toss those caps away: collect them and create a nice bracelet (your kids will love it!)

With just a bit creativity you can brainstorm something even more beautiful! Heck, you can get your daughter to draw a draft:

Coca-Cola Cap BraceletAlign Center

Credit Card Magnets

On: Saturday, January 30, 2010

Do you feel sorry when you have to throw away your expired credit cards? They look so cool and besides there's some warm feeling towards them (they've been making you happy for a year or two! And possibly they helped you with your free credit report).

Here's a cool way to re-use your old credit cards: make fridge magnets and stare at them every time you enter your kitchen!

Credit Card Magnets

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CD Christmas Tree

On: Friday, January 29, 2010

Oh, I am so late with this one!

But on the plus side, that's a good reason to collect old CDs for the whole year to have enough of them for this year's Christmas tree!

Go spread the idea!

CD Christmas Tree

Keyboard Pins

On: Wednesday, January 27, 2010

When you already have a keyboard belt, keyboard bags, keyboard necklace and keyboard rings these keyboard pins look like a logical fit.

These can be a great match for your geeky outfit.

Keyboard pins

Aluminum Cans Earrings

On: Sunday, January 24, 2010

So you can make a lot of useful things of aluminum cans: this pop tabs belt i the best proof. But that one requires hard work and obviously some knowledge and talent.

Here's an easier one for you: earring made of aluminum cans (much like a yogurt cup plastic necklace posted in our readers' DIY inspiration post):

Aluminum Cans Earrings

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Clothes Hanger Chandeliers

On: Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Clothes Hanger Chandeliers

Here's a new cool idea for you: recycle old, unloved clothes hangers in cool-looking chandeliers. These should look good with plastic PET bottle lamps we've seen earlier.

Hangeliers are unique, beautiful and draw attention to the issue of landfill waste at the same time.

Keyboard Rings

On: Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Who knew that you could create some plenty of useful from the old keyboard. We have already seen a keyboard belt, keyboard bags and keyboard necklace.

Today's hack will take you no more than a few keys but it's a nice idea! Enjoy: keyboard rings!

Keyboard ring

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Keyboard Ring

Soda Pop Lamp

On: Friday, January 15, 2010

Soda Pop Lamp

This doesn't look as stylish as pepsi bottle lamp or pop tabs lamp we've seen earlier but it does seem to be fun.

And if you have kids, they will simply LOVE it!

CD Dumbbell

On: Thursday, January 14, 2010

OK, so w have seen plenty of ideas om how to recycle old CDs but this is something I am not sure about:

A CD dumbbell? How much does it weight?

CD Dumbbell

Plastic Frog Box

On: Sunday, January 10, 2010

Do you remember that cool plastic zipped box I've shared earlier, this week I have something even cuter for you: the same thing but much more fun.

This is just the same zipped code made of two plastic bottles but with eyes - this makes the whole thing much lovelier, what do you think?

Plastic Frog Box
Plastic Frog Box

Pop Tabs Dog Collar

On: Friday, January 8, 2010

Pop Tabs Dog Collar

It's time to make something for our pets. I am sure this pop tab collar will look great on your dog. If you add a bit of creativity, for example play with different colors (pop tabs may be of various colors) the collar may be even cuter!

Again, not too solid I suppose - it is more like a decoration than anything else.

Pull Tab Bracelet

On: Sunday, January 3, 2010

Pull Tab Bracelet

This project proves that EVERYTHING can be recycled even such useless things as pull tabs.

Ok, this pull tab bracelet may look like nothing fancy and maybe you won't put it on when going to some party, but your kids may love it.

And making it might be fun as well!

Expired Plastic Cards Photo Frame

On: Sunday, December 27, 2009

Plastic Cards Photo Frame

I am sure when your plastic card expires, you can't bring yourself into trashing it: maybe for good memories or because it looks cool.

Anyway, here's good news for you: you don't have to. Cut it into pieces and create a cool mosaic which you can then use to decorate a photo frame.

Stylish Bracelets Made of Negatives

On: Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Bracelets Made of Negatives

Remember that nice lamp made of negatives? This project is even cooler!

This is another way to take advantage of old negatives you already don't remember how to use: create stylish bracelets.

Clothes Peg as Chopsticks Holder

On: Saturday, December 5, 2009

Clothes Peg as Chopsticks Holder

Having trouble eating with chopsticks but love Chinese cuisine? Here's a great and genius tip for you: recycle the clothes peg into a holder for your chopsticks!

Now it is fun and easy! You are sure to eat faster than your friends!

Soft Bike Pedals?

On: Friday, October 30, 2009

sponge bike pedals

Do you ride a bike a lot? Do you ever have to do that barefooted? Well, here's an awesome hack for you to feel even better on your bike: attach a kitchen sponge to your bike pedals to make them soft!

Egg Carton Sound Insulation

On: Monday, October 5, 2009

Egg Carton Sound Insulation

Have you been annoyed by noisy neighbors? Here's a cool tip for you to improve your apartment sound insulation: use egg carton applied to walls.

It also looks really extra-ordinary by the way!